UWO student Shane Kinson pitches the business model for NoiseStil technology.
A good idea has the potential to become a successful business.
Shane Kinson, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh majoring in audio production/music business, thinks his idea is a good one. He caught the attention of the judges as the top entry in the recently held Culver's Business Model Competition.
The 2024 Culver's Business Model Competition was held on April 10th at Sage Hall.
Mr. Kinson introduced his entry. noise still, won first place and the People's Choice award. He is developing specialized noise-cancelling headphones for autistic people to help them integrate better with non-autistic people in the workplace. These headphones can expand or compress sound to the level the user desires, and can only pick up sound from a specific direction, preventing distractions and overstimulation. Masu.
Kinson beat out William Dorsett, a mechanical engineering technology major, for his performance. Powered by courage The business won runner-up honors as a manufacturer of tools and equipment, including modular gear lockers for the firefighting industry. Third place went to Noah Bauer, a marketing major. Mill City Farms.
Kinson and Dorsett will compete in The Pitch, a regional startup business pitch competition for college teams from northeastern Wisconsin, on April 24. The event will be held at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton and is open to the public.
mentor and support
The Culver's Business Model Competition, with a total prize pool of approximately $27,500 in cash and in-kind prizes, was judged by business coach/entrepreneur Pat Van Abel of Badger Sports Park+. Ellie Gunville, co-owner of E/Power Marketing. Megan Kasper, Chief Credit Officer, Bank First; Raina Reiman, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Envision Greater Fond du Lac. said Dayne Rusch, CEO of Vyper Industries.
The in-kind provider was Quill Creative. Venture Project; Olympia Group LLC; Improve Accounting; Amundsen Davis; Olson Law Group; Lenning, Lewis & Lacey SC; and E/Power Marketing.
UWO graduate Craig Culver was a special guest and spoke about the creation of Culver's Restaurant at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's signature event, where students from all walks of life pitch their business ideas and compete for cash prizes and business development support.
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